On these pages are gathered about fifty examples of
porch architecture,
focusing on Neo-Classical, Federal, and other traditional
styles indigenous
or antecedent to the mid-Atlantic region.

The purpose of this presentation is to maintain an archive of
quality architecture
for reference by homeowners, builders, and
architects. Too
often, the examples that we see in our daily lives are
essentially hackwork,
done quickly and cheaply by builders and developers who are
interested
more in fast money than in proportion, detail, and
appropriateness, which
are central to the art of architecture.

It is the contention of this author that the propagation of such
works
as models gradually devalues the public taste just as poor
grammar diminishes
the language and violent and amoral entertainment degrades the
public sensibility.
Just my opinion, of course. But I feel that whatever
we disagree
with, in any field, can be countered more effectively by example
than by
criticism. Herewith, some examples: